30 global auto brands to join debut GIMS Qatar

30 global auto brands to join debut GIMS Qatar

Qatar - Thirty global automotive brands will take part in the inaugural GIMS Qatar, taking place in Doha from October 5 to 14 with ten new cars planned to be unveiled at the event.

Qatar, host nation of some of the world’s most high-profile sporting events, from FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 to Formula 1 Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix 2023, will see the first edition of the Geneva International Motor Show (GIMS) taking place outside the event’s native country of Switzerland.

The strong demand from exhibitors is reflective of GIMS’ innovative, first-of-its-kind event concept, which is setting new standards for trans-continental motor shows and naturally complements the marketing strategies of major OEMs and suppliers, said a Qatar Tourism and the Geneva International Motor Show (GIMS) statement.

Car enthusiasts attending the show will have the opportunity to be among the first to see 10 ground-breaking new cars, which are set to be unveiled during the event. Exhibitors will cover more than 10,000 sq m within the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC).

A total of five prominent external venues across the country will provide a diverse and immersive festival experience for visitors and guests. GIMS will now begin the space allocation process following the